Atty. Keith Berglund
Keith Berglund is the principal and founder of The Berglund Group, bringing more than 40 years of legal and business expertise to his clients. A graduate of Eastern Illinois University and DePaul University—where he earned his MBA and JD with honors—Mr.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Keith Berglund at a Glance
Keith Berglund is a Principal and Founder based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at The Berglund Group. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), Georgia (1987), California (2000), and Texas (2022). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1983) and DePaul University (M.B.A. Eastern, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Keith Berglund
- Keith Berglund is the principal and founder of The Berglund Group, bringing more than 40 years of legal and business expertise to his clients
- A graduate of Eastern Illinois University and DePaul University—where he earned his MBA and JD with honors—Mr
- Berglund launched his legal career clerking for a federal bankruptcy judge in Chicago and has since served as both advocate and consultant for prominent corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals
- His practice spans complex commercial and entertainment matters, litigation, debt restructuring, and international transactions, with significant experience in Europe, the Pacific Rim, and Latin America
- Mr. Berglund’s notable clients have included Fortune 100 companies, industry icons in entertainment, and major global financial entities
- Licensed in California, Illinois, Texas, and Georgia, he has received top honors including AV Preeminent ratings by Martindale-Hubbell and recognition from Super Lawyers
- An active philanthropist, Mr. Berglund serves on several non-profit boards, lectures globally on legal and business topics, and supports youth and educational initiatives
- He was also recently named to the Queen of Sweden’s Mentor Foundation
- Mr. Berglund exemplifies a blend of legal acumen, business insight, and enduring community engagement
Practice Areas Explained
Keith Berglund's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith Berglund handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Business & Corporate Law in Santa Monica
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Santa Monica
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Santa Monica
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International Law in Santa Monica
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose Keith Berglund
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Keith Berglund's practice in the field of business, litigation, entertainment, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Keith Berglund brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Georgia, and California, Keith Berglund can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and entertainment, Keith Berglund can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Keith Berglund attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Keith Berglund Handles in Santa Monica
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